1. (1) Each service area is governed by and has the powers stated in:

   1. (a) this part; and
   2. (b) except as provided in Subsection (5), Chapter 1, Provisions Applicable to All Special Districts.
2. (2) This part applies only to service areas.
3. (3) A service area is not subject to the provisions of any other part of this chapter.
4. (4) If there is a conflict between a provision in Chapter 1, Provisions Applicable to All Special Districts, and a provision in this part, the provision in this part governs.

5. (5)

   1. (a) Except as provided in Subsection (5)(b), on or after December 31, 2012, a service area may not charge or collect a fee under Section 17B-1-643 for:

      1. (i) law enforcement services;
      2. (ii) fire protection services;
      3. (iii) 911 ambulance or paramedic services as defined in Section 53-2d-101 that are provided under a contract in accordance with Section 53-2d-505.2; or
      4. (iv) emergency services.

   2. (b) Subsection (5)(a) does not apply to:

      1. (i) a fee charged or collected on an individual basis rather than a general basis;
      2. (ii) a non-911 service as defined in Section 53-2d-101 that is provided under a contract in accordance with Section 53-2d-505.2;
      3. (iii) an impact fee charged or collected for a public safety facility as defined in Section 11-36a-102; or
      4. (iv) a service area that includes within the boundary of the service area a county of the fifth or sixth class.

Amended by Chapter 15, 2023 General Session